May 2018
- Making a Difference Awards 2018 - winners announcedWed 2 May 2018, 15:21
Our annual Making a Difference Awards took place on Tuesday 1 May in the University's Whitworth Hall.
- Manchester's Making a DifferenceTue 8 May 2018, 11:20
On 1 May we held our 4th annual Making a Difference Awards.
- New academic lead for environmental sustainabilityTue 8 May 2018, 11:43
Professor Amanda Bamford is announced as the University's academic lead for environmental sustainability.
- Major award recognises social responsibility leadershipWed 9 May 2018, 08:45
Dr Julian Skyrme, Director for Social Responsibility, took home the Institute of Directors North West Award for Corporate Social Responsibility at a ceremony last week.
- Women in environmental scienceWed 9 May 2018, 15:28
Dr Cecilia Medupin of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is organising a Women in Environmental Science event at the University.
- The University opens its doors for its annual Community FestivalThu 10 May 2018, 11:38
11am - 4pm on Saturday 16 June.
- School Governor Conference 2018Thu 17 May 2018, 14:44
On 26 April the 6th annual school governor conference “Providing a Whole Education for All: Inclusivity in a Diverse World” was held at Chancellors Conference Centre in Fallowfield.
- Bring your daughter to workThu 17 May 2018, 14:53
On 27 April, the Schools of Physics and Astronomy, Materials and Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering organised a day of inspiring activities for young girls to mark Bring your Daughter to Work Week – part of the WISE campaign for gender balance in science, technology and engineering.
- 999 What's your emergency?Thu 17 May 2018, 15:09
In an emergency situation healthcare professionals play a pivotal role.
- Staff from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health support local homelessness charityThu 17 May 2018, 15:13
Staff from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health volunteered at The Mustard Tree, a charity that has been transforming the lives of people who are trapped in poverty or homelessness in Greater Manchester, since 1994.
- Rubbish Night at the MuseumThu 17 May 2018, 15:22
In April, to coincide with Earth Day, 'A Rubbish Night at the Museum' was launched.
- HCRI's 10 year anniversary launchThu 17 May 2018, 15:28
May 2018 marks the launch of HCRI's 10 year anniversary.
- Scholars Programme graduationThu 17 May 2018, 15:48
Wednesday 9 May saw 123 Key Stage 4 and 5 pupils from across Greater Manchester arrive at The University of Manchester, accompanied by approximately 120 parents/carers and teachers to celebrate graduating The Scholars Programme.
- Great Science Share for Schools 2018Thu 17 May 2018, 15:54
Over 30,000 (WOW!) children across the country have already registered to share their science as part of the Great Science Share for Schools on the 19 June.
- Volunteer of the Year AwardsThu 17 May 2018, 16:04
The Volunteer of the Year Awards took place in the Whitworth Hall on Tuesday 1 May and staff, students and alumni came together to recognise extraordinary volunteering contributions across a diverse range of projects.
- Disabled Staff Network member wins recognition as support group growsTue 22 May 2018, 09:23
Facing surgery is a difficult reality for many people with Epilepsy - a condition which almost one in every hundred people have.
- The Magic of Musicals relaxed performanceTue 22 May 2018, 09:32
Friday 8 June, 1:10-2:00pm
- Here comes the sun: enjoy the outdoors at The University of ManchesterTue 22 May 2018, 09:41
May is TfGM's Walking Month and Festival so posed a fantastic opportunity for staff, students and the local community to get outside and enjoy some of nature's beauty across campus and the local area.
- 10,000 Actions FundTue 22 May 2018, 09:51
During 2017/18 the University launched two rounds of 10,000 Actions Funding.
- Indian Institute of Art and Culture visitWed 23 May 2018, 14:59
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (or the Indian Institute of Art and Culture) is a local community group in Manchester, with the aim of preserving, promoting and propagating authentic Indian culture including dance, music, languages, yoga and meditation.
- We did it! Purple Wave raises £28,000 and countingWed 23 May 2018, 15:04
The 2,300 University of Manchester staff, students and alumni who took part in last weekend's SimplyHealth Great Manchester Run have so far raised over £28,000 for worthy causes.
- Monthly round-upFri 25 May 2018, 09:50
It has been a busy period of awards, recognition and successes for a number of staff involved in social responsibility.
